Regulatory Assessment Officer, ECEC Quality & Compliance

Department of Communities; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive public sector wages

Accredited Carer Friendly Employer

Flexible work options

12% employer super contributions

Smart salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Communities in Western Australia is seeking an Assessment Officer to join the Education and Care Regulatory Unit. You will conduct regulatory assessments and quality ratings of early childhood education and care services under the National Quality Framework, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities include site visits, compliance monitoring, investigations, reporting, and building strong guidance-focused relationships with service providers.

Qualifications

• Conduct regulatory assessments and quality ratings of ECEC services in line with the National Quality Framework.
• Undertake site visits, compliance monitoring and routine investigations to support service quality and regulatory compliance.
• Build productive relationships with service providers, offering guidance and advice to strengthen understanding of regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Analyse information, prepare reports and maintain accurate records to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Respond to enquiries from the sector and work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regulatory assessments and quality ratings of ECEC services in line with the National Quality Framework.
• Undertaking site visits, compliance monitoring and routine investigations to support service quality and regulatory compliance.
• Building productive relationships with service providers, offering guidance and advice to strengthen understanding of regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Analyzing information, preparing reports and maintaining accurate records to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Responding to enquiries from the sector and working collaboratively with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children and families.

Job description

Department of Communities in Western Australia is seeking an Assessment Officer to join the Education and Care Regulatory Unit. You will conduct regulatory assessments and quality ratings of early childhood education and care services under the National Quality Framework, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities include site visits, compliance monitoring, investigations, reporting, and building strong guidance-focused relationships with service providers.